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Technics SL Q2 and Q3....

Posted by matt67bianco (A) on January 28, 2009 at 15:21:33

In Reply to: Suggestions On Technics TT Models posted by tubav on January 28, 2009 at 05:06:20:

Technics SL Q2(Quartz speed accurate,heavy,well damped die-cast metal plinth)---Simple,reliable,easy to use, semi-auto return(manual start up)

A couple of SL Q3's (Full auto, Quartz speed accuracy,memo-repeat, can be used as a semi-manual by cueing tonearm yourself instead of letting autofunction take over)...

Q2 is semi-auto (arm returns at end of play), BUT you can still use as partial manual since you have to cue it up yourself...The SL Q3 is the one I have (I have two of them)...I know you said full manual.However, again, you can maually cue up the tonearm if you want, overriding the auto-start... Very solid and underrated decks from Technics...They do have some of the 1200 heritage in them---The motor may not be as torquey as the 1200's but same direct drive AND Quartz speed accurate design...

My Q3's are from 1979 and they still are FULLY operational in 2009(30 year old 'tables !)---NEVER has the full auto mechanism posed a problem or breakdown...The die-cast metal plinth itself is heavy (not as heavy as the 1200's) and very well damped from unwanted vibrations...It's practically a plug n' play........The Q2 is also a VERY simple and straightforward deck to use.For EASY and extremely low maintenance, I add 1 or 2 drops of spindle bearing oil every year or couple of years.

What the Q2/Q3 lack are pitch control(cannot override or play with the quartz accurate function)and no adjustable tonearm VTA height adjustment as on the 1200 MK2.---So, if you are looking for those features, these Technics don't have them.

The Q2/3 are very reliable and economical solid turntables.---Super smooth damped cueing as well.Soundwise,they are also clean sounding decks(clean presentable bass,mids,highs,decent detail).I have also NEVER modded,tweaked,repaired, or have done anything to these fine underrated decks---Again, I do stress their great and super dependable reliability factor from my experience of owning them for years;They are no-nonsense decks that perform admirably...

The Q2 and Q3 are like the 'younger' or smaller siblings of the 1200 MK2 and 1600 MK2 (bear a closer resemblance to the 1600 MK2)...

Regards,

Matt

Btw, E-bay usually has them for about $50-$75-$100------depends on physical,cosmetic condition also and what type, condition of cart/stylus the seller has them set up with.Personally, I would not pay more than $75 (being the max).---One of my Q3's was $50 and the other about $75.

Edits: 01/28/09

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